Basil Pasta and Ham Salad Recipe

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With fresh basil and tomatoes in the dressing, this refreshing salad delightfully captures the flavor of summer.

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Basil Pasta and Ham Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • TOMATO BASIL DRESSING:
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 2-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, onions, oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until firm to the bite; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large salad bowl. Stir in the ham, olives and basil. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Diabetic Exchanges: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with low-fat ham and without salt) equals 1-1/2 starch, 1 meat; also, 186 calories, 333 mg sodium, 8 mg cholesterol, 26 gm carbohydrate, 8 gm protein, 6 gm fat.

Originally published as Basil Pasta and Ham Salad in Country Pork , p11

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